Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Regional: Africa
Reinventing soda: Zero sugar, functional benefits, and new indulgence
30 Sep 2026
Zero-sugar, functional, and indulgent sodas are redefining what a carbonated soft drink can offer in today’s evolving market.
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Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?
24 Sep 2026
The functional ingredient creatine is gaining traction in the food and drink industry, as brands ramp up production investment and explore new applications.
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Is the FAO’s industrial aquaculture push harming ecosystems?
21 Sep 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is promoting industrial aquaculture but campaigners say it creates toxic pollution and threatens food sovereignty.
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Immunity, wellness, and nutrition: Nutraceutical promise in the Middle East and Africa
17 Sep 2026
Nutraceuticals continue to gain ground across the Middle East and Africa with vitamins, probiotics, and functional drinks doing particularly well, says Euromonitor.
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Do the US dietary guidelines put UPFs under pressure?
10 Sep 2026
Will the US dietary guidelines change the way Americans eat, swapping ultra-processed foods for whole foods? We asked Dr Barry Popkin, renowned nutrition and obesity researcher.
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Health and wellness engagement matures across Middle East and Africa
4 Sep 2026
Many consumers in the Middle East and Africa are now proactively engaged in health and wellness, looking to integrate better habits and products into their daily lives, say experts.
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Skimpflation: An ‘unfair’ and risky approach to keeping prices low
2 Sep 2026
Consumers see skimpflation – reducing the quality of ingredients due to rising costs – as more unfair than shrinkflation, making it a risky strategy according to recent research.
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‘Urgent gaps’ in achieving 2030 food system goals
27 Aug 2026
Global food systems are failing to meet 2030 targets across indicators including health, environment, and resilience, according to a report co-authored by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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Seven-Eleven uses microbial testing tech to extend katsudon shelf life
26 Aug 2026
Japanese retail company Seven-Eleven has improved its factory’s microbial environment to keep comfort-food staple, katsudon, fresher for longer.
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Chimac’s fusion sauces bring Korean flavours to Europe
25 Aug 2026
Irish sauce brand Chimac is tapping into Korea’s culinary traditions, bringing its flavours and products to European consumers who want a taste of K-food.
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Global demand for instant noodles continues to rise
24 Aug 2026
Global demand for instant noodles reached 124.21 billion servings last year, representing a 0.7% year-on-year increase – or 900 million extra servings.
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Popular barbecue staples experience sharp price increases
19 Aug 2026
The typical cost of US shoppers’ barbecue baskets has risen by 12% over the past year – the fastest annual rise in a decade, figures from The Economist show.
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